[Elecraft] Installing the K3AUDPROTMDKT ??

[Don Wilhelm]

Fabio,

To open the thru-plated holes after you have used solder wick, heat the 
solder pads and push out the remaining solder with a wooden toothpick or 
a stainless steel needle.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/21/2016 5:06 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote:
> Hi guys,
>   I'm having some tough time installing the K3AUDPROTMDKT assembly on
> the main board of my K3.
> As for every upgrade, I am following the instructions. I removed the two
> old electrolytic caps in a few seconds, it was easy and quick.
>
> But installing the new tiny board, as easy as it seems, is just a
> different matter. I was able to remove almost all of the remaining
> solder, but the pass-thru holes just remain closed with some solder. I
> tried with some solder wick but to no avail.
> In addition, the pass-thru holes are so small that I don't have any tool
> that I can use to try to open those holes while heating the board with
> my soldering iron.
> I tried to align the 4 legs of the assembly but -of course- pushing them
> through the holes is not easy, as they bend as soon as I apply a minimum
> force.